The Mariner's Blog

2 Volume Set Now Available For The IMDG Code 39-18 (2018 Edition)
  • Sep 5, 2019
  • Monique Dean
2 Volume Set Now Available For The IMDG Code 39-18 (2018 Edition)

The goal of the IMDG Code is to enhance the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea and protect the marine environment. With this, the code is upd...

2019 Marine Regulations You Need To Know About
  • Aug 29, 2019
  • Monique Dean
2019 Marine Regulations You Need To Know About

2019 has been a busy year for the maritime world. Over the past two decades, the shipping industry has grown exponentially, currently serving almos...

New Released Version of The IMO-Vega Database, (v23.1), 2018
  • Jul 25, 2019
  • Monique Dean
New Released Version of The IMO-Vega Database, (v23.1), 2018

  IMO-Vega is an essential tool for anyone involved in shipping: shipowners and operators, shipbuilders, classification societies, casualty invest...

New edition now available for the IAMSAR Manual Volume III, 2019 Edition
  • Jul 25, 2019
  • Monique Dean
New edition now available for the IAMSAR Manual Volume III, 2019 Edition

  Mobile Facilities (volume III) is intended to be carried on board rescue units, aircraft and vessels to help with performance of a search, rescu...

Electronic Information Exchange Mandatory for Ports
  • May 1, 2019
  • Monique Dean
Electronic Information Exchange Mandatory for Ports

"The new FAL Convention requirement for all Public Authorities to establish systems for the electronic exchange of information related to maritime ...

IMO Prepares for Necessary Autonomous Ship Regulation Amendments
  • Feb 1, 2019
  • Monique Dean
IMO Prepares for Necessary Autonomous Ship Regulation Amendments

The field of technology is rapidly growing and relying more and more on automated systems. In the shipping industry, the application of such techno...

Commemorating 100 sessions of the Maritime Safety Committee [Recap]
  • Dec 26, 2018
  • Monique Dean
Commemorating 100 sessions of the Maritime Safety Committee [Recap]

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 100th special session was held from December 3rd through the 7th. The program is very comprehensive and incorpo...

  • Sep 27, 2018
  • Monique Dean
Procedures for Port State Control 2017 - What's New in the 2018 Edition?

Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to substantiate that the state of the ship and its equipment comply w...

Changes in Escape Route Signs and Equipment Location Markings
  • Jul 30, 2018
  • Monique Dean
Changes in Escape Route Signs and Equipment Location Markings

What did the IMO resolution A1116 (30) accomplish? On December 5, 2017, IMO introduced a new resolution A1116 (30), namely “Escape Route Signs and ...

  • Mar 26, 2018
  • Monique Dean
World Maritime Day 2018

"The mission of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a United Nations specialized agency is to promote safe, secure, environmentally so...

  • Feb 26, 2018
  • Charles Hays
Safety Regulations for Mooring Operations by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee

On January 22-23, 2018, new guidelines for safe mooring and draft amendments to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulation 11-1/3-8 were discussed by...